Lac Bonneval Fishing in Nord-du-Québec, Quebec

• Overview

  Within Nord-du-Québec, Quebec, you have Lac Bonneval. Land around it is northern bush. This is sizeable water at about 1.81 sq km, and a boat opens up most of it. There is roughly 15 km of bank, more than one visit can cover properly. Labrador City sits 353 km from here and is the nearest stop. Fermont lies 355 km off, Wabush another 358 km. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Lac Bonneval

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Fish documented in Nord-du-Québec include Arctic charr, brook trout and lake trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Lac Bonneval a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about -25°C in January to roughly 13°C in July. Open water arrives late and leaves early, which concentrates the fishing. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late May. The season between ice runs from about late May to late October. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. Lac Bonneval runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Lac Romier sits 4.7 km off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lac Bonneval for certain.